What is a dining chair?

A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.

How tall should dining chairs be?

Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.

What is a carver dining chair?

A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.

What is the difference between an accent chair and a dining chair?

The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between dining chairs and accent chairs?

The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.

What are the head dining chairs called?

What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.

Should dining room chairs have arms?

Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

What is a good width for a dining chair?

A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

Are leather dining chairs worth it?

Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.

Do chairs have to match the dining table?

Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.

What are the chairs at a dining table called?

The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.

What is a dining chair with arms called?

A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a dining room chair called?

A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.

Is leather good for dining chairs?

Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.

Is it worth recovering dining chairs?

Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the end chair called for a dining table?

The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What are dining chairs without arms called?

Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell how old a dining room chair is?

To tell how old a dining room chair is, look for a stamp, brand, tag or label under its seat or on its legs. Some makers include dates of manufacture in their markings for easy reference. If your chair doesn't display a date, conduct research using online resources to try and determine its age. The model number, line name and maker's name can all provide useful starting points for researching a dining chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer date your piece. Explore a wide variety of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?

To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

Memphis Dining Chairs

Memphis Fabric

Thonet Stacking Chairs

Thonet Era

90s Postmodern Chair

Michael Golden

Lacquer Post Modern Chairs

Signed Thonet

Sottsass Mandarin

Post modern Memphis dining chairs in bouclé, 1980s

$2,031 / set

Post modern Memphis dining chairs in bouclé, 1980s

Located in Zaandam, NL

Gorgeous set of 6 memphis dining chairs in turquoise with white bouclé upholstery on metal wire frames.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini

$5,997Sale Price / set|50% Off

Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini

By Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Bolidist "Velox" dining chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Milan, 1987. 1 "Velox" Chair with sweeping curved arms and 3 "Velox" side chai...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Memphis Tripod Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele De Lucchi

$6,700 / set

Set of Six Memphis Tripod Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele De Lucchi

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A set of six Memphis dining chairs in the manner of Michele de Lucchi.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi

$2,900

Set of Four Tripod Memphis Dining Chairs in the Manner of Michele de Lucchi

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful set of four steel and wood dining chairs from the Memphis period in the manner of Italian designer Michele De Lucchi.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Memphis Group Armchairs

Materials

Steel

8 Memphis Postmodern Dining Chairs Manner of Michele De Lucci, Italy, 1980s

$4,200 / set

8 Memphis Postmodern Dining Chairs Manner of Michele De Lucci, Italy, 1980s

By Memphis Group

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

8 Memphis Postmodern dining chairs manner of Michele De Lucci, Italy, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern formica Regent chair by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s

$3,949

Italian modern formica Regent chair by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern formica Regent chair by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s Regent chair with rounded seats and backrests, made of wood covered in gray-black Formica.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern formica Regent chairs by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s

$7,898 / set

Italian modern formica Regent chairs by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s

By Memphis Milano, Martine Bedin

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern formica Regent chairs by Martine Bedin for Memphis, 1980s Pair of Regent chairs with rounded seats and backrests, made of wood covered in gray-black Formica.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Memphis Triangle Dining chairs, Set of 4

$2,482 / set

Italian Memphis Triangle Dining chairs, Set of 4

Located in Munich, Bavaria

A rare set of four Memphis-style triangle chairs featuring solidperforated beechwood seats and black lacquered wooden frames. The geometric design and bold triangular silhouette are ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Post Modern tan gloss Lacquer curved dining chairs made in Italy

$1,950Sale Price / set|35% Off

Set of 6 Post Modern tan gloss Lacquer curved dining chairs made in Italy

By Memphis Milano

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of (6) Post Modern Tan / cream Gloss Lacquer curved tall back dining chairs Memphis Milano Style. Very unique set of (6) Dining chairs in good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 6 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s

$2,019 / set

Set of 6 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A set of 6 postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s, designed in the spirit of the Memphis Milano movement.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s

$1,861 / set

Set of 5 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs, Black and Turquoise, 1980s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A set of 5 postmodern dining chairs from the 1980s, designed in the spirit of the Memphis Milano movement.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Set of Four Harvink "Zino" Memphis Style Dining Chairs w/ Triangular Backs

$2,750 / set

1980s Set of Four Harvink "Zino" Memphis Style Dining Chairs w/ Triangular Backs

By Harvink

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Memphis style tall black painted wooden triangle-back dining chairs with original fabric seats on black metal enameled frames.

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy

$5,500 / set

Set of Six Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 'Mandarin' Dining Chairs in Memphis & Navy

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Italian architect Ettore Sottsass, this set of chairs was manufactured by Knoll, resulting in extraordinary quality. Featuring a sculptural ribbon style main body, they r...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Set of 6 Memphis style postmodern powder-coated iron dining chairs, USA 1980s

$2,024 / set

Set of 6 Memphis style postmodern powder-coated iron dining chairs, USA 1980s

Located in Hastings, GB

A set of 6 Memphis style postmodern dining chairs, USA 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

$293 / item

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

$315 / item

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

$315 / item

1 of 20 Postmodern Memphis Era Thonet Vienna Stackable Signed Dining Chairs, 90s

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible, postmodern Memphis design original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural and geometrically shaped.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Multi-Colored Sculptural Memphis Style Dining Table & 6 Chairs

$9,765Sale Price / set|30% Off

1990s Multi-Colored Sculptural Memphis Style Dining Table & 6 Chairs

By Memphis Group

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The extremely rare Memphis style sculptural dining set is statement piece which is also comfortable and packed with personality!

Category

1990s Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

1980s Memphis Style Steel Chairs and Round Entending Dining Table

$7,450

1980s Memphis Style Steel Chairs and Round Entending Dining Table

By Memphis Group

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, dining set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful cabinet is statement piec...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Steel & Maple Memphis Style Dining Chairs by Nia - Made in Israel

$7,500 / set

Set of 4 Steel & Maple Memphis Style Dining Chairs by Nia - Made in Israel

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Quality Set of 4 Post Modern, Memphis style, Dining Chairs by Nia, Made in Israel.

Category

Late 20th Century Israeli Memphis Group Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

14x Italian Postmodern Stacking Chairs in Sottsass Memphis Style - Italy, 1970's

$3,610 / set

14x Italian Postmodern Stacking Chairs in Sottsass Memphis Style - Italy, 1970's

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Set of 14 dining chairs in stained solid beech and bent plywood. 12 regular chairs and 2 armchairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Postmodern Memphis Style Chair with Red Faux Leather Upholstery, 1980s Italy

$253

Postmodern Memphis Style Chair with Red Faux Leather Upholstery, 1980s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

A unique vintage postmodern Memphis Milano style dining or accent chair, made from metal, with a red faux leather reupholstered seat.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural "Arches" chair, Italian collectible, Memphis style, decorative dining

$713Sale Price / item|74% Off

Sculptural "Arches" chair, Italian collectible, Memphis style, decorative dining

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milano, IT

It looks great paired to any table or desk, from ancient to contemporary, as shown in pictures - it is also suitable as dining chair, or even as a standalone piece. It is well finis...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dakota Jackson Memphis style "Vik-Ter" Barstool

$660Sale Price|40% Off

Dakota Jackson Memphis style "Vik-Ter" Barstool

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Memphis-style "Vik-Ter" orange and black bar stool by Dakota Jackson. The stool comes with a orange curved circular backrest on black metal rod frames, with a black wood square seat....

Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Black Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

$1,613 / item

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Black Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Vértigo Dining Chair captures the tension between chaos and control. With its sharp silhouette and solid wood frame, it brings graphic structure to the room—an anchor in spaces t...

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Blue Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

$1,613 / item

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Blue Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Vértigo Dining Chair captures the tension between chaos and control. With its sharp silhouette and solid wood frame, it brings graphic structure to the room—an anchor in spaces t...

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Red Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

$1,613 / item

Memphis Sculptural in Pink Velvet & Red Legs Dining Chair Vértigo

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Vértigo Dining Chair captures the tension between chaos and control. With its sharp silhouette and solid wood frame, it brings graphic structure to the room—an anchor in spaces t...

Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs

$4,800 / item

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Metal Dining Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Use them for dining chairs, office chairs or conference table chairs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Design "LOLLY" Dining Chair set by Fly Line, Italy 1980's

$3,159Sale Price / set|20% Off

Postmodern Design "LOLLY" Dining Chair set by Fly Line, Italy 1980's

By Fly Line

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Postmodern "Memphis" Style Italian Design "LOLLY" Dining Chairs by Fly Line.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Postmodern Geometrical Armchairs, Sculptural Memphis Style, 90s

$1,269 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Postmodern Geometrical Armchairs, Sculptural Memphis Style, 90s

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of four vintage postmodern armchairs featuring black faux leather upholstery, a black metal frame, and natural wood backrest/armrest and seat detail. Reminiscent of Memphis Milan...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Vintage Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Set of 8

$18,000 / set

Post-Modern Vintage Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Set of 8

By Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in North Miami, FL

Postmodern Memphis style vintage dining chair set designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso circa 1987 Italy.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Set of 6 1980s Memphis Dining Chairs Model 'Mandarin' by Ettore Sottsass

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H 32.5 in W 18 in D 22 in

Set of 6 1980s Memphis Dining Chairs Model 'Mandarin' by Ettore Sottsass

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of 6 tan original leather Memphis dining chairs with black metal legs, model 'Mandarin', designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s, USA.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Memphis Style High Back White Oak Danish Skovby Dining Chairs-Set 6

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H 40 in W 18 in D 18.5 in

Mid Century Memphis Style High Back White Oak Danish Skovby Dining Chairs-Set 6

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1

Located in El Cajon, CA

For the groundbreakers and envelope-pushers, a rare and incredible set of Memphis Style high backed dining chairs with elongated abstracted triangular design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brass and Black Memphis Chairs Set of Six

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Brass and Black Memphis Chairs Set of Six

Located in De Klinge, BE

Set of six dining chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Monochrome Memphis Style Chairs in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

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H 36 in W 19 in D 25 in

Monochrome Memphis Style Chairs in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Glendale, AZ

Memphis style chairs in the style of Ettore Sottsass in monochrome black. Unmistakable silhouette with very plush cushioning; offering the rare double threat of both striking design...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Sculptural "Arches" chair, Italian collectible, Memphis style, decorative dining

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Sculptural "Arches" chair, Italian collectible, Memphis style, decorative dining

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Milan, IT

It looks great paired to any table or desk, from ancient to contemporary, as shown in pictures - it is also suitable as dining chair, or even as a standalone piece. It is well finis...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Memphis Dining Chairs in Saddle Leather & Aluminum

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Set of Six Memphis Dining Chairs in Saddle Leather & Aluminum

By Memphis Group

Located in New York, NY

Set of six Memphis dining chairs. Italy, circa 1980. Chairs feature cognac saddle leather seats and gray aluminum legs.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Modern Pair of Mario Botta Seconda 602 Memphis Dining Chairs for Alias

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H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in

Modern Pair of Mario Botta Seconda 602 Memphis Dining Chairs for Alias

By Alias, Mario Botta

Located in Houston, TX

Chic modern pair of secunda memphis dining chairs. They are style 602 by Mario Botta for Alias.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1 of 4 Vintage Italian Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs in Memphis Style, 80s

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H 35.83 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in

1 of 4 Vintage Italian Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs in Memphis Style, 80s

By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group

Located in Zagreb, HR

Four vintage Italian postmodernist sculptural chairs, following the Memphis Milano style. A postmodern variation of the iconic Thonet no. 17 chair, made from a metal structure and up...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs by Benjamin Le, Axis, USA, 1990s

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H 42.92 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in

Set of 4 Postmodern Memphis Style Dining Chairs by Benjamin Le, Axis, USA, 1990s

By Memphis Milano

Located in Hastings, GB

A set of 4 rare postmodern Memphis Milano style upholstered dining chairs by Benjamin Le for Axis, USA 80s 90s.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Italian Postmodern Sculptural Chairs in the Style of Memphis

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H 34.85 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

Set of 4 Vintage Italian Postmodern Sculptural Chairs in the Style of Memphis

By Memphis Milano

Located in Zagreb, HR

A set of four stunning vintage Italian postmodernist chairs, following the Memphis Milano style. Unknown Italian production, late 1980s or early 1990s. Overall, the chairs are well p...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis, Michele De Lucchi dining chairs

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H 36 in W 25 in D 19 in

Memphis, Michele De Lucchi dining chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice set of 4 Memphis chairs, by Michele De Lucchi, first chair.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Thonet Memphis Style Dining Chairs Mackintosh

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H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Thonet Memphis Style Dining Chairs Mackintosh

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Thonet red and black dining chairs in original upholstery produced by GTV Design (Gebrüder Thonet Vienna). A brass etched stamp tags the chairs, Michael Thonet 1796 -1871. In the s...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern Chrome Tripod Dining Chairs- Set of 4

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H 31 in W 18 in D 21 in

1980s Postmodern Chrome Tripod Dining Chairs- Set of 4

By Memphis Group

Located in La Mesa, CA

Set of four Memphis style dining chairs. Heavy and sturdy tripod chrome frames with newly reupholstered seats featuring a high end ultra modern performance velvet fabric with cream a...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four 1980s, Memphis Style Dining Chairs

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H 31.25 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Set of Four 1980s, Memphis Style Dining Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chic set of four metal dining chairs inspired by the Memphis style, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Memphis Group Chairs by Michele de Lucchi

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H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

Set of Six Memphis Group Chairs by Michele de Lucchi

By Memphis Group, Michele de Lucchi

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A set of six Memphis Group armchairs designed by Michele de Lucchi. Made in 1983. There chairs are in original vintage condition. All the chairs retain the Memphis Group labels.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Memphis Era Arch Back Brass Sled Leg Armchairs, Denmark

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H 36 in W 22 in D 21 in

Danish Modern Memphis Era Arch Back Brass Sled Leg Armchairs, Denmark

By Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $4,250....,Unique dining or breakfast chairs or game table chairs. Memphis inspired arch backed with a lacquered tubular metal body with brass sled legs and circular bra...

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Post-Modern Memphis Style Dining Chair by Thonet

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H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Post-Modern Memphis Style Dining Chair by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Thonet red and black dining chair in original upholstery produced by GTV Design (Gebrüder Thonet Vienna). A brass etched stamp tags the chairs, Michael Thonet 1796 -1871. We have a...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bold Set of Six Italian Memphis Style Dining Chairs

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H 35 in W 18.5 in D 22 in

Bold Set of Six Italian Memphis Style Dining Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful set of six post modern Italian dining chairs in the memphis style. The backs adjust to the way you sit with rubber shock mounts.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis Styled Italian Stacking Wire Dining Chairs by EMU

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H 30.5 in W 20.25 in D 21.5 in

Memphis Styled Italian Stacking Wire Dining Chairs by EMU

By EMU Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of four white wire seated chairs with yellow one piece arching arms and legs with rubber end caps for feet. These chair stack nicely and have a coated finish for protection, re...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Unique Memphis Style Dining Set

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Unique Memphis Style Dining Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DINING SET MEMPHIS STYLE, MADE IN 1980'S IN ITALY.

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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Composition, Metal

Set of Four 'Memphis Style' Thonet Dining Chairs, 1980s Austria

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H 23.04 in W 21.86 in D 18.12 in

Set of Four 'Memphis Style' Thonet Dining Chairs, 1980s Austria

By Thonet

Located in Hellouw, NL

Set of four 'Memphis Style' Thonet Dinings Chairs from the 1980s, Austria.

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Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Memphis Style Vintage Dining Chairs by Stol Kamnik, 1990s

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H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in

Postmodern Memphis Style Vintage Dining Chairs by Stol Kamnik, 1990s

By Stol Kamnik

Located in Zagreb, HR

A pair of stunning, Memphis Milano style postmodern dining chairs made from plywood and metal, and produced by Stol Kamnik in the 1990s.

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1990s Slovenian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chair / Postmodern Memphis Era

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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in

Vintage Original Thonet Vienna Stackable Dining Chair / Postmodern Memphis Era

By Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

A vintage, Memphis era, original Thonet dining chair. Sculptural, geometrically shaped colourful structure.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Memphis Style Dining Chairs by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna

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H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Post-Modern Memphis Style Dining Chairs by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Thonet red and black dining chairs in original upholstery produced by GTV Design (Gebrüder Thonet Vienna). A brass etched stamp tags the chairs, Michael Thonet 1796 -1871. ??In m...

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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Post Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs by Cidue

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H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 18 in

Set of Four Post Modern Black Leather Dining Chairs by Cidue

By Memphis Group, Cidue

Located in Miami, FL

Post modern dining chairs in black metal with stitched leather seat

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical Stackable Dining Chairs by KFF 80s Germany

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H 32.09 in W 17.33 in D 20.28 in

Memphis Design Postmodern Geometrical Stackable Dining Chairs by KFF 80s Germany

By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF

Located in Zagreb, HR

One of seven steel and plywood postmodern chairs designed in the 1980s in Germany by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF, his own manufacturing company. Unique, geometrical and Memphis-in...

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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Post Modern High Back Dining Chairs

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H 71 in W 16 in

Set of Six Post Modern High Back Dining Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

Six postmodern dining chairs with exaggerated tall backs rendered in black powder coated aluminium and red seats. Measures: seat height 17.5".

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six Available

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H 71 in W 16 in D 16.5 in

Postmodern High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six Available

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

Six Postmodern dining chairs with exaggerated tall backs rendered in black powder-coated aluminium and red seats. Measures: seat height 17.5".

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1 of 40 Italian Memphis Design Abstract Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980 Italy

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H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in

1 of 40 Italian Memphis Design Abstract Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980 Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

A set of 40 geometrical abstract Memphis design postmodern dining chairs or accent chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten American Post Modern Leather and Steel Dining Chairs

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H 36 in W 20 in D 24.5 in

Set of Ten American Post Modern Leather and Steel Dining Chairs

By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

Set of ten post modern dining chairs in polished stainless steel and leather

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Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Memphis Style Postmodern Dining Chairs in Purple and Yellow

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H 40.75 in W 18.9 in D 20.28 in

Set of 4 Memphis Style Postmodern Dining Chairs in Purple and Yellow

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of four vibrant postmodern vintage dining chairs with high backrests upholstered in purple velvet-like fabric with yellow metal frames.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

10 Solid Blonde Wood Custom Postmodern Memphis Style Dining or Occasional Chairs

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H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in

10 Solid Blonde Wood Custom Postmodern Memphis Style Dining or Occasional Chairs

By Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Hudson, NY

Fantastic set of very sturdy solid wood Postmodern chairs. 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs. These chairs are stunning. Seat upholstery is in Naugahyde for practical purposes.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Ikea Postmodern Memphis MAXMO Metal Dining Chairs, 1980s IKEA

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H 30.52 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in

Pair of Vintage Ikea Postmodern Memphis MAXMO Metal Dining Chairs, 1980s IKEA

By IKEA

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of two vintage 1980s Ikea MAXMO white and yellow metal dining chairs. Rare and collectible. Overall in good vintage condition with expected signs of age. Structurally perfect. ...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Black Lacquer Post Modern Memphis Style Dining Chairs Red Seat

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H 39.5 in W 17 in L 39.5 in

Set of 6 Black Lacquer Post Modern Memphis Style Dining Chairs Red Seat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 6 black lacquer post modern memphis style dining chairs red seat. Listing features (6) side chairs, black lacquer solid wood frames, red upholstered seat, sleek sculptural form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of 8 + 1 post modern Memphis style dining chairs, 1980s by Lübke

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H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in

Set of 8 + 1 post modern Memphis style dining chairs, 1980s by Lübke

By Lübke

Located in Zaandam, NL

Wonderful set of 8 + 1 "Memphis" post modern dining chairs by Lübke, Germany 1980s in the rare white version.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

KFF Trix Memphis set of two dining chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster, 1988

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H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in

KFF Trix Memphis set of two dining chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster, 1988

By KFF, Karl Friedrich Förster

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

A Memphis-style Trix set features a black metal frame and a black plywood seat and backrest. The frame is in good condition with light signs of wear, and the wood surfaces display a ...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis Modern Saporiti Italia Set of Six Dining Chairs Model NEK 1980s Italian

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H 34 in W 19 in D 21 in

Memphis Modern Saporiti Italia Set of Six Dining Chairs Model NEK 1980s Italian

By Saporiti

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an incredibly unique and breathtakingly beautiful set of six dining chairs by Saporiti Italia model NEK designed in the 1980s. Chair backs are asymmetrical ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Postmodern Glass and Steel Schoolhouse Dining Chairs

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H 32 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in

Set of Six Postmodern Glass and Steel Schoolhouse Dining Chairs

By Fontana Arte, FIAM, Memphis Group

Located in Miami, FL

Set of Six postmodern school house dining chairs rendered in glass and steel.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 of 3 Memphis Style Vintage Postmodern Dining Chairs by Kusch & Co, 1970s

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H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

1 of 3 Memphis Style Vintage Postmodern Dining Chairs by Kusch & Co, 1970s

By Kusch+Co

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of three vintage Kusch+Co stackable postmodern dining chairs in a blue-grey lacquered finish. Chromed metal structure and wooden seat and backrest. Very quality vintage West ...

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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Post-Modern Memphis Style Dining Dhairs by Thonet

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H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Post-Modern Memphis Style Dining Dhairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Thonet red and black dining chairs in original upholstery produced by GTV Design (Gebrüder Thonet Vienna). A brass etched stamp tags the chairs, Michael Thonet 1796 -1871. Meas...

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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis Style Zino Chairs by Harvink, 1980s

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H 36.62 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Memphis Style Zino Chairs by Harvink, 1980s

By Harvink

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Memphis design inspired highback dining chairs model 'Zino' by dutch company Harvink.

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

White Postmodern Memphis Style Metal Chair , 1980s Italy

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H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 17.72 in

White Postmodern Memphis Style Metal Chair , 1980s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

A unique vintage postmodern Memphis Milano style dining or accent chair, made entirely from metal, with a white velvet upholstered seat.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dakota Jackson Memphis style "Vik-Ter" Side Chair, Pair

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H 34 in W 18 in D 22 in

Dakota Jackson Memphis style "Vik-Ter" Side Chair, Pair

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of Memphis-style "Vik-Ter" black side chairs by Dakota Jackson. The chairs feature a curved circular backrest on a black metal rod frame, with a black wood square seat. The back...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Memphis Style Funky Plywood Stacking Chairs with Turquoise Frames

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H 31.25 in W 20 in D 22.75 in

Memphis Style Funky Plywood Stacking Chairs with Turquoise Frames

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Funky plywood stacking chairs with Turquoise frames. In original condition with some signs of wear and enamel loss consistent with age and use. Listed individually.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis Era Postmodern Accent Chair with Crescent Curved Backrest, 1990s Italy

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H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Memphis Era Postmodern Accent Chair with Crescent Curved Backrest, 1990s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

A unique vintage postmodern Memphis era dining chair or accent chair, made from metal, with a crescent curved metal backrest and upholstered in a postmodern purple-blue striped uphol...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Memphis 1986 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs, Set of 4

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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 23 in

Postmodern Memphis 1986 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Chairs, Set of 4

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous and authentic Ettore Sottsass Mandarin armchairs set of 4. The Austrian born Ettore Sottsass has been one of the leading Italian designers of the last few decades, in 1980s ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Postmodern Memphis Style Curved Metal Chairs by Calligaris, 90s

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H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Pair of Italian Postmodern Memphis Style Curved Metal Chairs by Calligaris, 90s

By Calligaris

Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of vintage postmodern Memphis Milano style dining or accent chairs, made entirely from metal, curved structure, produced by the Italian furniture manufacturer Calligaris.

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Thonet Vienna Chairs, 1990s

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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Thonet Vienna Chairs, 1990s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible set of two postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural, geometrically shaped colourful structure.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Chairs, 1990s Thonet Vienna

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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Chairs, 1990s Thonet Vienna

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible set of two postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural, geometrically shaped colourful structure.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Thonet Vienna Chairs, 1990s

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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Set of 2 Collectible Memphis Era Original Postmodern Thonet Vienna Chairs, 1990s

By Michael Thonet, Thonet

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible set of two postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet dining chairs. Sculptural, geometrically shaped colourful structure.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 of 6 Postmodern Metal Framed Plywood Chairs, Memphis Design, 1980s Italy

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H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in

1 of 6 Postmodern Metal Framed Plywood Chairs, Memphis Design, 1980s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

Six metal frame and plywood postmodern chairs designed and produced in the 1980s. Triangle shapes dominating the design and resulting in a three-legged structure. The design of the c...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Postmodern Abstract Memphis Style & Geometrical Dining Chairs

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H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in

Vintage Postmodern Abstract Memphis Style & Geometrical Dining Chairs

Located in Chino Hills, CA

6 Abstract/Memphis chairs now available. They feature triangle wood back rest and legs that are geometrically pleasing to the eye. Frames are made out of metal with nice amount of pa...

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1990s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Italian Memphis Design Postmodern Chairs, Plywood & Chrome, 80s

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H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Set of 4 Vintage Italian Memphis Design Postmodern Chairs, Plywood & Chrome, 80s

Located in Zagreb, HR

Set of four Italian postmodern dining chairs, made from chromed metal frame with a curved structure and plywood seat and backrest. The design of the chair shows strong Italian postmo...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Memphis Post-modern Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1986 Mandarin Chairs, Set of 6

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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 23 in

Memphis Post-modern Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1986 Mandarin Chairs, Set of 6

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous and authentic Ettore Sottsass Mandarin armchairs set of 6. The Austrian born Ettore Sottsass has been one of the leading Italian designers of the last few decades, in 1980s ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Dakota Jackson Memphis style "Vik-Ter" Black Leather Side Chair

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H 34 in W 18 in D 22 in

Set of 3 Dakota Jackson Memphis style "Vik-Ter" Black Leather Side Chair

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 3 Memphis-style "Vik-Ter" black leather side chairs by Dakota Jackson. The chairs feature a curved leather circular backrest on a black metal rod frame, with a black square le...

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Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Post modern Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast chair white metal rubber tubular frame

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H 30 in W 24 in D 20 in

Post modern Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast chair white metal rubber tubular frame

By Bieffeplast, Memphis Milano, Anna Anselmi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast with white enameled metal tubular frames with Black rubber backrest. Foam cushions. Labeled Bieffeplast, Padova, Italy label on the underside. (2) Avail...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black and Brass Memphis Chairs

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H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Black and Brass Memphis Chairs

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of four black lacquered metal and brass memphis style dining chairs. Late 1980s, early 1990s, model - Italy.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Postmodern Memphis 1986 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Armchairs, a Pair

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H 32.5 in W 26 in D 23 in

Postmodern Memphis 1986 Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Armchairs, a Pair

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous and authentic Ettore Sottsass pair of Mandarin armchairs. The Austrian born Ettore Sottsass has been one of the leading Italian designers of the last few decades, in 1980s h...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Druillet Postmodern 1980s Blue Pink Dining Chair Jean Allemand Vintage Memphis

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H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in

Druillet Postmodern 1980s Blue Pink Dining Chair Jean Allemand Vintage Memphis

Located in London, England

An amazing and rare chair designed by Jean Allemand for his friend the famous comic artist Philippe Druillet. The chair takes references from his comic thematologi and creates a pla...

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare and Collectible Thonet Vienna Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Rare and Collectible Thonet Vienna Postmodern Sculptural Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Zagreb, HR

Exceptionally rare and collectible set of six postmodern Memphis era, original Thonet Vienna dining chairs.

Category

1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 6

$15,900 / set

H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 6

By Cassina, Gio Ponti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash, Rope, Italy, 1957, set of six. In 1957 the Italian furniture manufacturer Amedeo Cassina added a new dining chair to its...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Ash

Four Pierre Cardin Design Chairs for Roche Bobois, 70's

$7,334 / set

H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in

Four Pierre Cardin Design Chairs for Roche Bobois, 70's

By Pierre Cardin

Located in taranto, IT

lot of four original 70s chairs, design pierre cardin for Roche Bobois made of wood with the classic Cardin decorations on the backrest, original leather seat, white/milk color The...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Post Modern Italian Lacquered Set of Four Dining Chairs

$850 / set

H 39.5 in W 27.5 in D 18.75 in

Post Modern Italian Lacquered Set of Four Dining Chairs

By Saporiti

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Set of 4 Postmodern lacquered white dining room chairs. Marked made in Italy, in the style of Saporiti. Minor blemishes to the lacquer is at a minimum. Pictured. Size: Seat height i...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Hardwood

Four Post-Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s

$5,416 / set

H 43.31 in W 17.33 in D 22.84 in

Four Post-Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Four dining chairs by Pierre Cardin, 1980s. Absolutely rare production designed by Pierre Cardin in Italy. Back in curved cherry with a cut and a hole that makes it absolutely unique...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

$34,978 / set

H 30.71 in W 18.5 in D 22.05 in

Afra and Tobia Scarpa Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 4

By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vicenza, IT

Set of four Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976. They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a cognac...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

$1,980Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 32 in W 26 in D 21 in

Set of Four Armchairs by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Memphis Era

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice set of four Mandarin chairs designed by Sottsass for Knoll, in red fabric on foam black enameled tubular legs and silver pipping arms, simple and elegant by this master architect.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Costantini Lacquered Dining Chairs

$3,520Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 41.5 in W 18 in D 21 in

Set of 8 Costantini Lacquered Dining Chairs

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Dallas, TX

Chic set of post modern dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini in San Vito al Torre Italy. The iconic chairs feature sculptural style piano black lacquered frames with conformin...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1970s Bonzanini Rudy Design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy armchairs, Set of 4

$6,770 / set

H 29 in W 24 in D 24 in

1970s Bonzanini Rudy Design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy armchairs, Set of 4

By Rudi Bonzanini

Located in Biella, IT

Bonzanini Rudy design for Tecnosalotto Mantova Italy in years 70 Set of 4 armchairs with structure in metal chrome and cushions covering textile simil leather sand/tobacco colour,...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Eight 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs

$14,950 / set

H 32.68 in W 23.43 in D 20.08 in

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Set of Eight 'Pasqualina' Dining Chairs

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Grassi&Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni, set of eight 'Pascqualina' dining chairs, leather, steel, Italy, 1980s The Pasqualina armchair, designed by Grassi & Bianchi for Enrico...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Mario Bellini for Cassina "Cab 412" Side Chairs

$8,200 / set

H 32 in W 18.5 in D 16 in

Set of Six Mario Bellini for Cassina "Cab 412" Side Chairs

By Cassina, Mario Bellini

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Six Mario Bellini for Cassina "Cab 412" Side Chairs, the black leather on steel frame, marked "Cassina" to underside. 32" H x 18.5" W x 16" D. Provenance: From an East 62nd ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Exceptional Set of Ten Michel Mangematin Chairs

$16,000 / set

H 45 in W 18 in D 18 in

Exceptional Set of Ten Michel Mangematin Chairs

By Michel Mangematin

Located in Miami, FL

Rare and exceptional set of ten nickel-plated high back chairs by Michel Mangematin Dimensions: 45 in Hi, 18 in W , 18 in D, 18 in Hi Seat, 28 in back seat , 16 in D seat.

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6

$16,800 / set

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in

Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” Dining Chairs for Giovannetti, 1970, Set of 6

By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” dining chairs for Giovannetti, ash and straw, Italy, 1970, set of six. Designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970, the “Toscanolla” chair has a presen...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Ash

Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus

$12,000 / set

H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in

Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus

By Michael van Beuren

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this original Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus in pine wood and with the characteristic Terracota Van Beuren color, designed by the American Bauhaus designe...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa '121' Dining Chairs, Cassina, 1965

$16,000 / set

H 32 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Set of Four Afra & Tobia Scarpa '121' Dining Chairs, Cassina, 1965

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in New York, NY

A rare set of 4 model '121' dining chairs, the model "121" manufactured by Cassina displays Afra and Tobia Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with a characteristic rounded joi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970s

$884Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in

Midcentury Set of Four Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970s

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Praha, CZ

- Seat Height 48cm - Italy, circa 1960s-1970s - Designer: Gastone Rinaldi - Good original condition . - Four pieces available. - cleaned , polished

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Six Giandomenico Belotti Spaghetti Side Chairs by Alias

$3,200 / set

H 32.75 in W 15.5 in D 17.75 in

Set of Six Giandomenico Belotti Spaghetti Side Chairs by Alias

By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti

Located in Highland, IN

This striking set of vintage "Spaghetti” side chairs (Model 101) designed by Giandomenico Belotti in 1979 for Alias has the perfect balance of architectural rigidity, playful use of ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Blown Glass

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Inglewood, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods

$1,300 / item

H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in

Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...

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2010s American Brutalist Table Lamps

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Brass

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,650 / item

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Los Angeles, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce for Örsjö

$2,121 / item

H 4.1 in W 5.3 in D 7.7 in

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce for Örsjö

By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce for Örsjö. Pair of Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris patinated outdoor sconces for Örsjö. An excl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

Marcel Breuer Style Daybed

$3,600Sale Price|53% Off

H 23 in W 80 in D 39 in

Marcel Breuer Style Daybed

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing Marcel Breuer style daybed. Tubular chrome at both ends. Bed has hinges which allow it to be lifted, allowing for storage underneath. Great piece of design. Fantastic spring ...

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Daybeds

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Chrome

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

$1,805 / set

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

'Cityscape' by Paul Evans Dining Table with Leaf

$5,000

H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 40 in

'Cityscape' by Paul Evans Dining Table with Leaf

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Polished chrome patchwork table by Paul Evans for his Cityscape line. Comes with a 15" leaf. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950

$64,200 / set

H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in

Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950

By Paul Frankl

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A most special and large iconic set of Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs designed by one of the most beloved of all Paul Frankl fully restored from top to bottom with newly refinished...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair

$1,643

H 29.5 in W 29.9 in D 30.7 in

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair

Located in Carson, CA

MAAT Outdoor Lounge Chair designed by Philippe Bestenheider for Varaschin Four differently colored synthetic fiber tapes cross to give shape to the weaving of the Maat armchair. The...

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2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Synthetic

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit

$1,833 / item

H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit

By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bed Le Bambole in velvet & linen upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

$16,925

H 29.53 in W 94.49 in D 66.93 in

Bed Le Bambole in velvet & linen upholstery by Mario Bellini for B&B Italy 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Bed of Le Bambole series designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in cotton velvet and linen. Carefully restored in antique pink velvet and linen to ensure b...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Cotton, Linen, Velvet

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

$3,500

H 35 in W 73 in D 37 in

Post-Modern Italian Executive Desk Piano Black Burl by G&C Italia Art Deco Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Made in the 1980s in Italy, this desk features a sleek, post-modern, and angular design. Finished in a gloss piano black complemented by burl drawer-fronts, the large work surface ha...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks

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Burl, Lacquer

Mid Century Round Glass Top Dining Table with Polished Chrome Crossing Base

$2,000

H 28.5 in Dm 48 in

Mid Century Round Glass Top Dining Table with Polished Chrome Crossing Base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

This sculptural table features a thick, clear circular glass top that rests on a minimalist tripod "spider" base. The base is composed of three interlocking, thick-gauge tubular chro...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

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Memphis Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of memphis dining chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct memphis dining chairs — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of memphis dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of memphis dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern memphis dining chairs are of considerable interest. Thonet, Harvink and Memphis Group each produced beautiful memphis dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Memphis Dining Chairs?

Memphis dining chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $429 and the highest can go for as much as $28,850.

Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.

Questions About Memphis Dining Chairs

What is a dining chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
How tall should dining chairs be?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
What is a carver dining chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
What is the difference between an accent chair and a dining chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between dining chairs and accent chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
What are the head dining chairs called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
Should dining room chairs have arms?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
What is a good width for a dining chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
Are leather dining chairs worth it?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
Do chairs have to match the dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
What are the chairs at a dining table called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
What is a dining chair with arms called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a dining room chair called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
Is leather good for dining chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
Is it worth recovering dining chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
What is the end chair called for a dining table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What are dining chairs without arms called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell how old a dining room chair is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell how old a dining room chair is, look for a stamp, brand, tag or label under its seat or on its legs. Some makers include dates of manufacture in their markings for easy reference. If your chair doesn't display a date, conduct research using online resources to try and determine its age. The model number, line name and maker's name can all provide useful starting points for researching a dining chair. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer date your piece. Explore a wide variety of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a dining chair is good quality?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.

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